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Department: Client Services
Reports To: Supportive Housing Program Manager
Location: Medford,
OR
Position
Type: 1.0 FTE, Non-exempt
Bilingual candidates are
eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual
differential is included in the maximum salary above.
Eligible for Full-time
benefits. See our benefits page at http://hivalliance.org/employment/benefits
Application
Instructions: All applicants
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the Job Portal to be considered. The Job Portal can be found at https://hivalliance.org/employment/open-positions/
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Position
Summary
We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist or a
person willing to become certified immediately to provide support services to
HIV Alliance clients. The Peer Support Specialist will be a part of our
multi-discipline Supportive Housing Program. Our Peer Support Specialist must
have strong boundaries and a clear understanding of structure and
accountability and the ability to work 40 hours per week. The PSS will
work directly with people living with HIV to help increase their housing
stability. The PSS will play a critical role in utilizing harm reduction
strategies and motivational interviewing to empower clients to take steps to
improve their health and housing stability. Our clients will access treatment
programs, social service programs and other services in the community and the
PSS must be able to effectively work with a variety of providers. While
not all clients will be ready to enter treatment, or engage in behavioral
health care, the PSS will support them in identifying harm reduction goals to
decrease the negative impact of substance use and reduce the risk of HIV and
HCV transmission, and support the clients in behavior change.
Essential
Functions and Responsibilities
Apply person-centered principles to build relationships,
trust, and rapport with clients;
Assess client needs and develop goal/action plans
accordingly;
Refer clients to substance use disorder treatment/MAT and
complete a warm hand-off;
Utilize cultural competency, active listening, and
motivational interviewing skills to provide ongoing assistance to clients in
reaching their stability or treatment goals;
Establish relationships and coordinate with agencies to
provide intensive care coordination;
Provide transportation and accompany clients to
appointments to facilitate access to treatment and other services and resources
Promote/educate on harm reduction methods, including
syringe exchange and testing that reduce risks for HIV/HCV/STI infection;
Connect all clients who test positive for HIV or HCV with
a confirmation screening and medical care
Promote/educate on harm reduction methods, including
naloxone and fentanyl test strips, that reduce risks for opioid overdose;
Navigate clients to additional services and resources,
including health insurance, basic needs services, and housing assistance;
Facilitate client support groups (SMART Recovery Groups);
meet the definition of a peer recovery or wellness
specialist as defined in OAR 309-019-0105(81);
Maintain up-to-date HIV knowledge;
Enroll clients in Oregon Health Plan or other insurance
programs
Complete chart notes for client encounters and submit all
program paperwork in a professional, timely manner
Work closely with internal and local Peer Support
Specialists and Certified Recovery Mentors to maximize the quality of community
service
Attend regular clinical supervision meetings
Perform other duties as assigned/needed
Required Qualifications
Lived experience and knowledge of addiction and harm
reduction principles
Current Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery
Mentor certification from a State-approved training program, OR be able and
willing to become certified immediately
Meets the definition of a Peer as defined by the State of
Oregon Administrative Rule:
1. self-identified
person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR
2. a self-identified person
in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence
requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment
programs;
3. OR A family member of an
individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health
services
Willingness to engage in conversations about HIV/HCV risk
including sex and injection drug use
Must be able to work independently, poses time management
skills, and meet deadlines
Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft
Office software
Complete and pass a criminal history background check
Must not be listed on the Medicaid provider exclusion list
Valid Oregon driver’s
license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance
policy, ability to transport self to job-related events, meetings and locations
TB test provided by agency
Preferred
Qualifications
Ability to work with diverse populations
1 year of experience working with clients who have
substance use difficulties using harm reduction strategies in all interactions
and interventions
1 year of experience in substance use assessment,
treatment and service terminology
1 year of experience working with people living with
HIV/AIDS, HepC, and other chronic health conditions, and members of the LGBTQ
community
1 year of experience maintaining accurate records and
handling confidential paperwork, and working with Electronic Health records or
equivalent filing system
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Poses effective oral and written communication skills,
interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Exceptional applicants will have experience facilitating
support groups
Ability to provide HIV education, including explanation of
available services, and partner programs to all clients
Physical
Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
required
· Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
· Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
· Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
· Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
The physical demands described above here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job.
Working
conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of this job require individuals be able to work
in non-traditional and community-based settings
The duties of this job require regular attendance and
· Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
· Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week
Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential
job functions
· Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations
HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race,
color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or
mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political
affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other
factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its
services, employment, or use of volunteers.
HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of
the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is
empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that
each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race,
color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or
mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political
affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life
experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and
to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only
be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not
tolerated.
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